Objective
to equip English language learners, teachers, and parents with the necessary tools for them to make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others
Graduate Education
August, 2009 – present – Georgia State University
- In the process of obtaining M. Ed in Reading, Language, and Literacy
- Completed a total of 33 credit hours
- 4.0 GPA
Undergraduate Education
2007 – Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Point University, East Point, GA
- Overall GPA of 3.844
- Named Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities (2 years)
- Georgia Certification to teach pre-Kindergarten-grade 5
- Endorsement in English to Speakers of Other Languages, grades K-12
Undergraduate Course Experience
2007 – Grade 3 at Tyrone Elementary, Tyrone, GA
2006 –ESOL at Oak Knoll Elementary, East Point, GA
2006 –Grade 4 at Tyrone Elementary, Tyrone, GA
2005 –Grade 2 at Mount Olive Elementary, East Point, GA
Work Experience
2012-present – Bentonville Public Schools ESL Center
English Language Development Specialist-Program Coordination
- Support teachers with data collecting, accommodations, lessons, testing
- Coordinate district ESL testing
- Liaison for teachers wishing to earn their ESL endorsement
2011 – Apple Glen Elementary-Bentonville, AR
ESL Teacher
- Taught pull-out lessons to grades 1-4
- Co-taught lessons with classroom teachers in grades 2-4
- Managed a student data Google Doc for the school data team
2010-2011 – Confluence Academy-South City, St. Louis, MO
- ESOL Coordinator
- Half time paperwork, scheduling, observations, and teacher support
- Half time push-in and pull-out teacher (grades 3-6)
2007-2009 – Confluence Academy-South City, St. Louis, MO
- ESOL teacher (grades K-6, 07-08 school year; grades 4-7, 08-09 school year)
- Push into general education classrooms to accommodate for ELLs’ needs
- Pull ELLs into small groups to equip them with English language skills
2007 – Mad Science, St. Louis, MO
- Taught science skills to students in grades 5 and 6
- Prepared weekly hands-on activities and experiments
2006 – Christ Lutheran School Summer Camp, East Point, GA
- Taught math and reading to students in grades K-5
- Assisted Camp Director; assumed duties of Camp Director in her absence
2005-06 – Women’s Resident Assistant, Point University, East Point, GA
- Provided moral and scholastic support to female campus residents
- Coordinated dormitory meetings to strengthen the campus community
2004-2005 – Public Relations Team, Point University, East Point, GA
- Recruited high school students during two summers
- Planned and taught lectures and small group discussions at youth events
2003-05 –Admissions Office Assistant, Point University, East Point, GA
- Corresponded with prospective students via email, telephone, and mail
- Assisted Admissions Office staff with the recruitment process
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Sony Vegas Pro
- Internet
- Google Drive
- Interactive white boards
- Edline
- NWEA MAPs
- Fast ForWord
- System 44
Professional Affiliations
- Northwest Arkansas ESOL Coordinators Educational Cooperative
- ARKTESOL
- International Reading Association
Volunteer Experience
2011-present – Faith Bentonville Children’s Ministry Leader
- Coordinate Vacation Bible School
- Teach Wednesday night and Sunday morning Bible studies
- Facilitate social and servant family events
2010-2011 – Women’s Association President, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO
- Delegated tasks to hold campus activities
- Conducted monthly meetings
2009-2010 – St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, McAllen, TX
- Began and taught a free, two days per week adult ESL class
- Tutored English language learners after school
- Supervised middle school and high school youth group events
2007-09 – St. John Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO
- Taught Sunday school lessons and supervised all ages of children
- Contributed to the renewal of an urban St. Louis neighborhood
2006-07 – Thrivent Financial
- Acted as Communications Director for the West Atlanta, GA Chapter
- Created and maintained a website and produced newsletters
2003-07 – Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Douglasville, GA
- Formed Sunday morning and Wednesday night programs for children
- Produced growth in attendance and commitment among students and their parents